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8 October 2012

As
the 2014 Scottish referendum approaches, INSP is holding a two-part conversation series with high-profile representatives
from both sides of the independence debate.

Alex Salmond, Jon Snow, Alistair Darling and Alan Taylor.

All
proceeds from the ticket sales will go towards our work alleviating
poverty and supporting street papers sold by homeless
vendors in Scotland and around the world.

The
events will be held in partnership with The Herald and Strathclyde University.
Strathclyde University Business School is the main event sponsor.

23 November + 6 December

In one of the first major public events about Independence, First Minister Alex Salmond will appear in conversation with broadcaster Jon Snow on November 23. Snow, one of the most respected broadcasters in the UK, is an ambassador of INSP. ‘Better Together’ leader Alistair Darling will be interviewed at a second event on December 6 by Herald and Sunday Herald writer Alan Taylor.

The
conversations, which focus on independence and its implications for Scotland
and the United Kingdom, will also cover issues of poverty, social justice and
independent media. There will also be an opportunity for members of the
audience to question the speakers.

INSP
Ambassador Jon Snow said: “I am delighted to take part in this event and
support INSP in their work, which helps homeless people in the UK and around
the world. With the Scottish independence referendum coming closer, it promises
to be an interesting conversation.”

INSP
Executive Director, Lisa Maclean said, “As well as providing a further
opportunity to discuss independence issues, the events will also offer an
insight into the people behind the politics and a glimpse of INSP’s work
tackling homelessness and poverty in Scotland and around the world. We’re
grateful to our partners and sponsors and look forward to an excellent couple
of evenings’ discussion.”

The
events are part of The Herald - Fraser of Allander Lecture Series and will be
held in the Barony Hall, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.